QC Chemist

Chemist – Job Description
Job Responsibilities

The Chemist is responsible for testing of products.  The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team.   

Basic responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as well as all safety regulations and company procedures.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments, including viscometers, pH meters and conductivity meters.  Hands-on HPLC experience, ChemStation a plus.
• Independently maintain, operate and perform routine calibration on laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, analytical balances, pH meters, conductivity meters and viscometers.
• Maintain laboratory operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes to RA-QA department.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with internal procedures and regulations.

• BS in Chemistry or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant chemistry experience in a cGMP regulated environment – medical device, cosmetic or equivalent.
• Familiar with USP, (EP & ICH guidelines a plus).
• Experience with HPLC operation,  (Chem Station a plus).
• Able to write and critique SOPs, validation protocols and reports.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal
• Shows initiative and able to perform required tasks with a minimum of supervision
• Capable of functioning and communicating within a very diverse work group while maintaining a positive work environment

Pharmaceutical Innovations manufactures and sells ultrasound gels, skin preparation for electrodes, defibrillator gels and adhesives for securing electrodes.  The gels and related products are considered medical devices and all practices, procedures and requirements are FDA regulated.  The QC laboratory tests in-process, finished products, raw materials and stability study samples.